<strong>A message before you read on:</strong> We know that many talented leaders, especially women, will look at a role of this scope and wonder if they need to check every single box to apply. Let us be clear: you do not. If you are a leader who is passionate about developing people, clearing obstacles, and building supportive environments, we strongly encourage you to put your name forward. Experience is important, but your approach to leadership is what we value most.<br><br> <strong>About the Role</strong><br> Lead our engineering team to deliver leading global educational platforms. You’ll mentor up to 15 engineers, oversee technology and resources, and drive secure, scalable solutions. This role nurtures talent and fosters collaboration, making it ideal for someone passionate about growth and inclusion.<br><br> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br> <ul> <li>Guide engineers with personal and career development plans, encouraging skill-sharing, and both personal & professional development</li> <li>Enhance SDLC processes, own system architecture, and ensure best-practice delivery.</li> <li>Allocate resources and build strong stakeholder relationships.</li> <li>Champion a positive & innovative team environment.</li> </ul> <strong>What We’re Looking For</strong><br> <ul> <li>3-5 years managing small to medium-sized software development teams, good natural communication skills, you'll enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in being a 'good leader' (look up the term and have a peer evaluate you).</li> <li>You'll be recognised for having good influencing skills, analytical abilities for complex projects, and experience in software project estimation.</li> </ul> <strong>Why this role<br></strong> <ol> <li>This is a company with high staff retention</li> <li>A group that pays well and rewards results</li> <li>This business genuinely drives diversity of ideas & people</li> <li>It's also a place that hasn't made redundancies in over 2 decades</li> </ol> If this role sparks your interest but that voice of doubt whispers "nah, probably not for me...?", we urge you to quiet it and apply. <em>Let's have a conversation.</em> You might be exactly the leader we're looking for. Or perhaps this isn’t the job for you and you like the sound of my style, get in touch with me today... <strong>Dale Vardy | dale@blackroc.co | 0493 330 090</strong><br><br> At BLACKROC Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.<br>We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experiences.<br>If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the above-mentioned BLACKROC Consultant.
